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DMS 228: Doppler Vascular Sonography

4.00 Credits

Community College of Allegheny County

Theory and practical application are combined to advance the student's technical skills in vascular imaging. Students explore valuable information on normal and pathological states of the peripheral vascular, cerebrovascular and abdominal vascular systems. Technical information such as spectral analysis in Doppler, hemodynamics of the circulatory system as well as scanning techniques and protocols are covered. During laboratory, students utilize classroom theory in examining various vascular systems. This course requires a per credit health career fee; check the tuition and fee schedule for the current rate. Prerequisite: DMS 203, DMS 223C or DMS 224C, DMS 204, DMS 210 Corequisite: DMS 225C - Ultrasound Clinical 4/Abdomen-OB/GYNSee program requirements for second spring semester according to specialty.

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DMS 235C: Ultrasound Clinical 3/Vascular

6.00 Credits

Community College of Allegheny County

This clinical course offers the student experience in developing clinical skills in recognizing pathology or abnormal anatomy. The student will have the opportunity to maintain skills previously learned and to continue to develop new scanning skills. The student will continue to develop skills in the progression and completion of the examination. The student will begin to become independent of the clinical supervisor in the performance of the ultrasound examination. The student will assist in portable examinations and special procedures. Gaining skills and confidence in presenting the case before the interpreting physician will continue during this clinical experience.(Three full-time days per week). This course requires a per credit health career fee; check the tuition and fee schedule for the current rate. This course is graded on a pass/fail basis. Prerequisite: DMS 137C Corequisite: DMS 207, DMS 210

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DMS 237C: Ultrasound Clinical 4/Vascular

6.00 Credits

Community College of Allegheny County

The student will have the opportunity to refine skills in scanning. Interpretation of the presenting clinical signs and symptoms will be one of the objectives for this clinical course. Accuracy in recognizing anatomical variations and pathology, completing the examination in a timely manner and presenting the findings to the interpreting physician will be the main objective for this clinical rotation. The student will continue to perform portable examinations and assist the physician and clinical instructor in any special procedures. (Three full-time days per week). This course requires a per credit health career fee; check the tuition and fee schedule for the current rate. This course is graded on a pass/fail basis. Prerequisite: DMS 235C, DMS 207, DMS 210 Corequisite: DMS 239

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DMS 239: Abdominal OB-GYN/Cardiac Ultrasound

4.00 Credits

Community College of Allegheny County

This course provides ultrasound students specializing in vascular ultrasound with foundational knowledge and skills for abdominal/OB/GYN and cardiac sonography. Anatomy and basic physiology of the abdominal organs, female pelvis, pregnancy and heart are reviewed and correlated with their sonographic characteristics. Scanning techniques of the abdominal organs, female pelvis and heart are presented and practiced in the lab. Relevant histological aspects in common pathological conditions of the abdomen and heart are discussed and correlated with their acoustical properties and sonographic characteristics. This course requires a per credit health career fee; check the tuition and fee schedule for the current rate. Prerequisite: DMS 207, DMS 210, DMS 235C Corequisite: DMS 237C

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DMS 282: Vascular Ultrasound for Clinical Professionals

4.00 Credits

Community College of Allegheny County

This course consists of learning normal anatomy, sonographic characteristics and the hemodynamic principles of the peripheral vascular system, the cerebral vascular system and the vessels of the abdomen. Instrumentation, scanning techniques, audible signals made by normal and abnormal blood flow and vascular pathology are presented in this course. This course requires a per credit health career fee; check the tuition and fee schedule for the current rate. Prerequisite: Participants must be a credentialed sonographer working at a Community College of Allegheny County Diagnostic Medical Sonography clinical affiliate.

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DMS 283: Cardiac Ultrasound for Clinical Professionals

3.00 Credits

Community College of Allegheny County

This course focuses on the ultrasonic investigation of the heart. Echocardiography is viewed from both an historical, as well as state-of-the-art perspective. The anatomy and physiology, particularly the cross-sectional anatomy of the mediastinal contents, are reviewed. Echocardiograms representative of normal cardiac anatomy are presented and compared with examinations performed by other diagnostic modalities. Procedural and scanning techniques are presented, as well as sonographic positioning unique to echocardiography. This course requires a per credit health career fee; check the tuition and fee schedule for the current rate. Prerequisite: Participants must be a credentialed sonographer working at a Community College of Allegheny County Diagnostic Medical Sonography clinical affiliate.

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DMS 284: Advanced Cardiac Ultrasound for Clinical Professionals

4.00 Credits

Community College of Allegheny County

This course is for ultrasound students specializing in echocardiography. Abnormal cardiac anatomy and physiology will be studied. M- mode, two-dimensional, continuous wave, pulsed wave, and color flow Doppler are correlated with pathologies. Echocardiographic tapes and case studies are presented and correlated with clinical features of cardiac pathology. Cardiac surgical procedures and pharmacology are studied. This course requires a per credit health career fee; Check the tuition and fee schedule for the current rate. Prerequisite: Participants must be a credentialed sonographer working at a Community College of Allegheny County Diagnostic Medical Sonography clinical affiliate and completed DMS 255 or DMS 104.

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DMS 285: Abdominal and Gynecological Ultrasound for Clinical Professionals

3.00 Credits

Community College of Allegheny County

This course presents an intense study of the abdominal, pelvic and fetal structures that can be evaluated employing ultrasound as an imaging modality. The student is provided with information concerning normal ultrasound appearance of tissues, organs and systems within the abdomen and pelvis. Ultrasound images representative of normal states are presented and correlated with examinations performed with other diagnostic modalities. Technical information such as procedural and scanning techniques are discussed throughout the course. This course requires a per credit health career fee; check the tuition and fee schedule for the current rate. Prerequisite: Participants must be a credentialed sonographer working at a Community College of Allegheny County Diagnostic Medical Sonography clinical affiliate.

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EAL 061: EAL Pronunciation

2.00 Credits

Community College of Allegheny County

This course is for multilingual and emerging bilingual students of English who need to increase the clarity of their speech in English, for clear communication, while retaining accent. Students must earn a "C" grade or better to use this course as a prerequisite for a course in another discipline. Prerequisite: EAL Placement test Corequisite: EAL 062

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EAL 062: EAL Communication in English

3.00 Credits

Community College of Allegheny County

This course is for multilingual and emerging bilingual students of English who want to increase the efficiency of their communication skills. While focus is on oral communication, students will also obtain experience in listening and note taking skills. Students must earn a "C" grade or better to use this course as a prerequisite for a course in another discipline. Prerequisite: EAL placement test Corequisite: EAL 061

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